Water Drops on Burning Rocks

Water Drops on Burning Rocks

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2000-03-15

Languages:

French, German

Countries:

France

Runtime:

82 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (4710 Reviews)

Director:

Franèois Ozon

Cast:

Writer:

Rainer Werner Fassbinder (play)

Franèois Ozon

Fullplot:

Germany in the 1970s. Whilst waiting for his girlfriend, a young student, Franz, allows himself to be picked up by 50-year old businessman, Lèopold. In his apartment, Lèopold provokes Franz into revealing his homosexual experiences and soon manages to seduce him. Six months later, Frantz has moved in with Lèopold and they appear to live as an ordinary married couple. The strain is beginning to show, however, and after a row Frantz threatens to leave. Whilst Lèopold is away, Frantz is visited by his former girlfriend, Anna, and their romance is soon rekindled. Before the two lovers can escape, Lèopold returns and his charms persuade Anna to stay. Lèopold's ex-lover Vera then makes an unexpected appearance and the menagerie is complete...

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